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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome: dental management.

Authors :
Garvey MT
Daly D
McNamara T
Source :
International journal of paediatric dentistry [Int J Paediatr Dent] 1997 Jun; Vol. 7 (2), pp. 95-9.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) comprises multiple congenital anomalies with a risk of childhood tumours. Macroglossia is the most common manifestation. Two cases are presented to illustrate the importance of early referral and the role of preventive dentistry.

Subjects

Subjects :
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Male
Malocclusion, Angle Class III pathology
Prognathism pathology
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome pathology
Dental Care for Chronically Ill
Macroglossia surgery

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0960-7439
Volume :
7
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of paediatric dentistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9524461

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